Where to Eat in Lakewood: The Best Restaurants and Bars

April 14, 2018 Vivienne Hutton

Lakewood is a village in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 3,002 at the 2010 census. The village is in the northern part of the town of Busti.
Things to do in Lakewood

1. Schuyler's Country Kitchen

4477 W Fairmount Ave, Lakewood, NY 14750-9712 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible American, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +1 716-526-4233
Excellent
69%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 39 reviews

Schuyler's Country Kitchen

Reviewed By Lori E - Katy, Texas

My husband and I went here for breakfast. I have a phenomenal breakfast menu. It is family owned and operated. Go early so you get a seat...it gets really busy, but it's totally worth the wait! They do scotch egg specials at least once a month and we plan to go back and try it

2. Havana Cuban Cafe and Pizzeria

212 N Main St, Jamestown, NY 14701-5208 Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Highchairs Available Latin, Cafe, Cuban, Caribbean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch +1 716-720-4296
Excellent
83%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 93 reviews

Havana Cuban Cafe and Pizzeria

Reviewed By Travelfan101520 - Leesburg, Virginia

We stopped here for lunch before going to the Lucy Museum which is nearby. Great service from the owner who told us his brother and mom were in the kitchen so happy to support a local, family run business. I didn't know what to expect with Cuban food but it was great and priced better than I expected it to be. Had the chicken plate that came with rice and plantains. Enjoyed it all. You order at the counter, pay and then sit down and they deliver the food. Had cuban decor and some Desi Arnez items. Also had a slideshow playing of pictures from Cuba. We always prefer local, family run places with great food over chains so very happy we ended up here.

3. Big Tree Soft Serve

4403 W Fairmount Ave, Lakewood, NY 14750-9710 Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible
Excellent
76%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 16 reviews

Reviewed By michaelf50 - Houston, Texas

This place has to be one of my favorite ice cream places in the world. Countless flavors of soft serve (my favorite being peanut butter with chocolate sprinkles) – and it doesn't hurt that this place seems like it's run by a team of cheerleaders!

4. RydersCup Coffee

28 Chautauqua Ave, Lakewood, NY 14750-1229 +1 716-763-5686
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 9 reviews

Reviewed By Sue T - Jamestown, New York

I like everything about this place. The drinks are great...the atmosphere is great and the breakfast/lunch fare is very popular. They have fabulous sweet treats as well. There is cozy seating, a paper to read and Wifi. I am not just a one time visitor but it's an everyday ritual. They even offer almond milk as an alternative to dairy. Try it out , you won't regret it. Check them out on facebook as well...they always show great pictures of the baked goods and specialty drinks.

5. Ashville General Store

4844 Route 474, Ashville, NY 14710-9768 Takeout, Seating American, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch +1 716-763-3369
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 25 reviews

Ashville General Store

Reviewed By MissLulu2013 - Buffalo, New York

Ashville General Store is a hometown institution. It isn't fancy, it's real. All the food is made to order from scratch. The daily soups & specials are consistently great. They have an incredible number of specialized subs. They are also willing to make a sub to your order. Pizza, wings, quesadillas, salads, fries, breakfast. You can get it all here. Don't confuse the old school vibe for "needs updated" you'll miss the point. I can't fault another reviewer for their summation of the interior or the assumption people get food to go because it is "skeezy". Everyone is entitled to their opinion even those rooted in ignorance. the truth is their to go service is popular with WORKING people, vacationers and families on the go. IF they don't serve it here, you don't need it any way!

6. Red Lobster

295 E Fairmount Ave, Lakewood, NY 14750-2008 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Highchairs Available American, Seafood Lunch, Dinner +1 716-763-6992
Excellent
37%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 45 reviews

Red Lobster

Reviewed By High_Miles - NW PA

Went for the crab special about 4pm, the place was empty except for maybe 8 tables, the dinner was delicious but service was really slow!

7. Landmark Restaurant

516 W 4th St, Jamestown, NY 14701-4807 Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar American, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Dinner +1 716-720-5633
Excellent
80%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 131 reviews

Landmark Restaurant

Reviewed By Taylor B - Chicago, Illinois

The Landmark Restaurant in downtown Jamestown, New York, has earned a reputation as the finest restaurant in Chautauqua County. Located at 516 West 4th Street, near Baker Park, and a short walk from the Best Western Plus Downtown Jamestown, it is an elegant testament to fine dining, a large and luxurious main dining room, a comfortable and spacious bar area, outdoor dining and a spiffy private dining room. But the menu is what caught my eye from the second I sat down. Remember the last time you saw a restaurant menu that looked as if you had written it yourself, that included every delicious appetizer and salad and pasta and steak and seafood and dessert you ever dreamed about? That's how I felt after reading Landmark's menu. But what to choose? Honestly, it took some time. After driving for eight hours, my wife and I were tired and hungry, looking for a burst of energy. We finally arrived at some hard decisions. We started with bruschetta (diced tomatoes, chopped garlic and Italian herbs served on garlic bread with melted mozzarella) and bacon wrapped scallops. We also shared a Caesar salad. Sorry, shrimp cocktail and cream of crab soup. Maybe next time. Entrees? We reluctantly narrowed our list of possibilities to Veal Marsala, Beef Wellington, rack of lamb, 8-ounce filet, bone-in ribeye, Faroe Island salmon, halibut, Jamaican Jerk Mahi-Mahi served on pineapple risotto with key lime butter, shrimp and filets, scallops and filets and Seafood Norfolk (sauteed scallops and shrimp served on panko-crusted haddock). What would you choose? My wife couldn't resist an old favorite, Mahi-Mahi, while I couldn't pass up the Seafood Norfolk. We couldn't have been more pleased with our choices. For dessert, the creme brulee and peanut butter pie tart were highly recommended. We could understand why. This is a four-star, fine dining restaurant that belongs in Chicago or Charleston or San Francisco or New York. Or Cooperstown.

8. Ice Cream Shack

4370 W Fairmount Ave, Lakewood, NY 14750-9702 Wheelchair Accessible +1 716-763-1626
Excellent
63%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

Reviewed By Aimee B - Dewittville, New York

An earlier review said they had Hershey's and a drive through. That is the place across the road. This place is the smaller wooden one which is also on a corner. And this business has much better ice cream. Perry's. Hard to choose which flavor you want they are all yummy! A small cone is two scoops. HUGE scoops! More of a large size. They also sell a pooch ice cream treat with dog biscuits as well. They are extremely reasonably priced so you can take your family. They also have a stamp card to earn a free cone! Definitely worth the stop.

9. Tim Hortons

277 E Fairmount Ave, Lakewood, NY 14750-1946 Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Fast Food Breakfast +1 716-763-0655
Excellent
35%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
8%
Terrible
16%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 12 reviews

Tim Hortons

Reviewed By Bagwilltravel55 - Toronto, Canada

My husband and I stopped here on a Friday eve in late July. There were two staff working and we were the only customers. I ordered decaf tea, an order that I've placed throughout the US and Canada. I was served steeped tea, when I stated that I had ordered decaf tea, the young man said, "tea doesn't have any caffeine." I told him that tea does have caffeine, so his response was that Tim Horton's doesn't have decaf tea - in a rather snotty voice. When I pointed out that the Orange Pekoe tea is the decaf tea at Tim Horton's, he said in a snottier tone - "You didn't order Orange Pekoe tea!" This is the only Tim Horton's that I have ever been to where the staff don't know that decaf tea is the decaf Orange Pekoe and where the staff is so rude.

Additionally, the bottom of the donut case had not been cleaned in at least 24 hours, lots of crumbs and topping droppings.

This Tim Horton's needs some serious attention to management and employee training.

10. Davidson's Restaurant

398 E Fairmount Ave, near the Chautauqua Mall, Lakewood, Lakewood, NY 14750-2126 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible American, Seafood, Diner, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch SGD 7 - SGD 20 +1 716-763-9135
Excellent
39%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
8%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 99 reviews

Davidson's Restaurant

Independent Family run business for over 65 Years!! We are proud to have an amazing staff that serves amazing food to the best customers in the area!! Home of the Fish Fry but have everything from Burgers to Steaks! Come visit!

Reviewed By mtab - Fredonia, New York

Fish fry is always available and you can't go wrong. if you don't have a big appetite, settle for a fish sandwich - it's big too. The fish/chicken combo is great too. this is not healthy food, just good. generous portions.

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